The wives in politician sex scandals

April 8, 2014 5:14 PM

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Silda Wall Spitzer stood by New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer after he was linked to a prostitution ring in 2008. He was eventually forced to step down. But in 2013, she wasn't by his side during his unsuccessful bid for New York City comptroller. On Christmas Eve, it was announced the couple split up.
Take a look at other political wives who either stayed or said sayonara after their husband's indiscretions. less

Silda Wall Spitzer stood by New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer after he was linked to a prostitution ring in 2008. He was eventually forced to step down. But in 2013, she wasn't by his side during his unsuccessful bid ... more

Hillary Clinton is perhaps the poster wife of wives who stand by their men during political sex scandals. She stood by former U.S. President Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal even after horrible details of his affair were released in the impeachment trial. less

Hillary Clinton is perhaps the poster wife of wives who stand by their men during political sex scandals. She stood by former U.S. President Bill Clinton during the Monica Lewinsky scandal even after horrible ... more

Elizabeth Edwards originally stood by her man John Edwards until it was revealed he continued to lie about his affair and the baby that resulted.

Elizabeth Edwards originally stood by her man John Edwards until it was revealed he continued to lie about his affair and the baby that resulted.

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Sen. John Ensign was one of Bill Clinton's most outspoken critics during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, calling for his impeachment. In 2011 he resigned after an extramarital affair scandal of his own. He and his wife Darlene are still married to each other. less

Sen. John Ensign was one of Bill Clinton's most outspoken critics during the Monica Lewinsky scandal, calling for his impeachment. In 2011 he resigned after an extramarital affair scandal of his own. He and his ... more

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U.S. Sen. Larry Craig will forever be known as the man with a "wide stance" after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from complaints of lewd conduct in a men's bathroom. His wife Suzanne stood by his side throughout the scandal. less

U.S. Sen. Larry Craig will forever be known as the man with a "wide stance" after he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from complaints of lewd conduct in a men's bathroom. His wife Suzanne stood by ... more

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Rep. Gary Condit's relationship with Chandra Levy came to light after she was murdered. Condit was never named a suspect in the murder, but the scandal scarred his career. His wife Carolyn stayed with him through all of it. less

Rep. Gary Condit's relationship with Chandra Levy came to light after she was murdered. Condit was never named a suspect in the murder, but the scandal scarred his career. His wife Carolyn stayed with him ... more

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been convicted on multiple charges related to accusations of corruption. Strippers and extramarital affairs are just a few of the scandals that have dogged him. His wife Carlita has stood by him through all of it. He is currently in prison. She lives in Texas now. less

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been convicted on multiple charges related to accusations of corruption. Strippers and extramarital affairs are just a few of the scandals that have dogged him. His wife ... more